How to make durable plant markers

Step 3 Cut and bend the wire

Use the wire cutters to cut your wire into 6-8 inch lengths. Bend one end into a loop but leave a gap to slip the label on. Now use the ballpoint pen (or a nail) to engrave your label tab with the name of the plant. Don't worry if the pen doesn't leave much of any ink. You're just trying to engrave the soft aluminum not mark it with the ink. Slip the label onto the wire loop and finish closing the loop with the needle nose pliers.